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RV Trash Talk19. RV Life Expectations vs. Reality: What We Thought vs. What Really Happens on the RoadWhat happens when the dream of RV life meets reality? In this week's episode of RV Trash Talk, Rob & Trish (Living Like Nomads), Danny & Melissa (Four Simple Lives), and Jim & Amy (The Vagabonds) get brutally honest about what they thought life on the road would be like — and what it actually is. From Instagram expectations and family adventures to busted slides, overpacking fails, and surprise friendships, this episode proves that RV life is equal parts chaos, connection, and comedy. You'll hear about "oh boy" moments that tested everyone's patience, hilarious overpacking confessions (looking at you, sh...
2025-10-2941 minRV Trash Talk18. How to Survive Marriage in a Tiny Rolling Home | Full Time RV LifeRV life isn't always glamorous — especially when you're sharing a 300‑square‑foot space with your spouse and kids. In this candid episode of RV Trash Talk, the whole crew dives into the nitty‑gritty of marriage on the move. Danny, Melissa, Rob, Trish, Jim, and Amy compare how long they've been together, what it's like raising kids on the road, and the silly arguments that pop up when you live and work in a tiny home on wheels. From naps versus work schedules to smoke alarms that never stop beeping, they prove that every petty disagreement has a funny...
2025-10-1550 minRV Trash Talk17. RV Life for the Dudes: Tools, Tires & Temper Tantrums on the RoadIt's the Dudes Only edition of RV Trash Talk! In this episode, Danny, Rob, and Jim take over the mics while the ladies head out—and the guys dive into the real, unfiltered side of RV living. From safety and security on the road to the tools they can't live without, the guys share their best advice and a few embarrassing confessions (weed whacker, anyone?). They tackle how to keep your sanity living in 300 sq. ft., what happens when tempers flare, and the maintenance issues that just won't quit. Plus, Rob drops a wild "oh boy" moment ab...
2025-09-1740 minRV Trash Talk16. The Wives of RV Trash Talk : RV Life from a Woman's PerspectiveRV life isn't always glamorous — but it's always worth it. In this special "girls only" episode of RV Trash Talk, Melissa (4 Simple Lives), Amy (The Vagabondz Jim and Amy), and Trish (Living Like Nomads) kick the guys out and get real about what life on the road is actually like. From dividing up RV roles with their spouses to staying organized in tiny spaces, they share hard-earned tips and plenty of laughs. You'll hear why baskets and bins are a woman's best friend, the three must-have items each swears by (spoiler: good internet makes the list), and wh...
2025-09-0330 minRV Trash Talk15. How Do You Downsize for RV Life? Real Advice, Real Laughs from Full-time RVersReady to tackle the big downsize for full-time RV life? This week on RV Trash Talk, three couples reveal the real challenges, clever strategies, and hilarious mishaps of cutting their belongings down to RV size. From massive garage sales to sentimental memory boxes, these families share exactly what stayed, what went, and how they used the legendary "poop rule" to make tough decisions. Hear about selling or renting homes, what it's truly like to leave behind 5,000 sq ft, and secrets for managing emotional attachments. Perfect for RV dreamers, downsizers, or anyone curious about the reality of tiny...
2025-08-2042 minRV Trash Talk14. Mother-Daughter RV Life: Starting Over, Solo Travel & What They've LearnedIn this heartfelt episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we sit down with a special mother-daughter duo, Sandie and Rebecca, who are navigating full-time RV life together after a major life reset. From buying their rig before the truck to unexpected lessons in boondocking, they share the highs, lows, and surprising joys of hitting the road without a concrete plan. Whether you're a solo traveler, thinking about starting over, or just wondering what RV life looks like outside the typical mold—this one's for you. 👩👧 In This Episode: 🚐 Meet Sandie & Rebecca: Why they hit the...
2025-08-0631 min
RV Trash Talk13. The Future of RV Repairs Is Mobile | RV Help CEO Heath Padgett Joins the RV Trash Talk Crew🎙️ Episode 13 – From Honeymoon to RV Help: Heath Padgett Talks Tech, Travel & Trusted Repairs In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we sit down with special guest Heath Padgett, longtime RVer, entrepreneur, and founder of RV Help — the app connecting RVers with certified mobile technicians across the country. Heath is building a startup that's reshaping RV repair, and shares his stories, laughs, and wisdom for life on the road. Whether you've broken down in the middle of nowhere or you're just tired of dealership waitlists, this episode is packed with real advice, crazy road stories, and the heart...
2025-07-2340 minRV Trash Talk12. Blown Tires, Full Tanks & Staying Sane on the Road | How We Tackle Obstacles on the RoadIn this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we're diving into the unpredictable (and sometimes gross) reality of full-time RV life — from blown tires and rig damage to mental burnout and mystery tank mishaps. The whole crew is in full force, dishing out hard-learned lessons, safety tips, and way too much info about gray tanks. 🚨 In This Episode: 🛞 Tire Maintenance 101 Why you should never ignore your sidewalls How a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) saved our butts What to pack to fix your own flats — and why roadside assistance may not save y...
2025-07-0928 minRV Trash Talk11. How We Afford Full-Time RV Life: Budgeting, Side Hustles & Real Repairs📋 Podcast Description: In this episode of RV Trash Talk, the crew shares how they actually afford full-time RV life—and all the chaos that comes with it. From finding $1,000 campsites (for four months!) to cooking better steaks than any restaurant, we're breaking down budget tips, side hustles, and "Oh Boy" moments you won't believe. Plus: 🐜 Sugar ant invasions 🚪 Hoarder RVs with mystery paths 💩 Rob's first-ever black tank valve replacement 🧊 And pulling a sweater off an AC coil Also, if you're not doing pre-move walkarounds… let's just say someone's grill didn't survive. 😬 Quote of the episode: "Never go...
2025-06-2527 min
RV Trash Talk10. Full-Time RVing with Dogs: Vet Access, Meds & Travel Tips | Meet the Pups of RV Trash Talk🎙️ Episode 10 – Pets, Pitfalls & Fifth Wheel Fails: RV Life Gets Real In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we're getting honest about the less glamorous side of full-time RV life — from pet care on the road to maintenance mistakes that nearly ended in disaster. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just planning your first trip, this one's full of real talk and hard-won wisdom. 🐾 In This Episode: 🐶 How we care for pets on the road: Tractor Supply clinics, low-cost vaccinations & heartworm treatments Tele-vet visits with Vetster (yep, there's FaceTime for your dog now)
2025-06-1829 minRV Trash Talk9. Real RV Talk: GPS Failures | Top RV Travel Apps and MembershipsThings get real on this episode of RV Trash Talk as the crew dives into bad GPS routes, surprise water leaks, and unexpected knocks from the HOA (and the cops 😬). From essential travel apps and budget-friendly memberships to full-blown "Oh Boy" moments, we're sharing what actually works on the road—and what definitely doesn't. You'll hear: 🛠️ Rob's week of nonstop RV maintenance (including a black tank backup and rooftop rescue) 🗺️ Our go-to apps and memberships for planning smarter travel 🚨 A dirt road disaster involving chia seeds, a busted fridge, and a haunted New Mexico "shortcut" 🧍♂️ Danny's man bun, hair tie theft, and HO...
2025-06-1135 minRV Trash Talk8. Easy RV Maintenance Tips | Mistakes You Don't Want to Make & the $20 Pedicure MishapOn this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, it's all about maintenance, mold, and moments that made us say "Oh Boy!" The crew gets honest about the must-do tasks every RVer needs to know, and shares the wins (and fails) that come from life on the road — including a rogue recliner, moldy surprises, and a pedicure that went very, very wrong. 🛠️ In This Episode: How to handle spring RV maintenance like a pro (even if you're not one) Why greasing your suspension, slide seals, and hitches could save your rig — and your trip Mold m...
2025-06-0440 min
RV Trash Talk7. RV Newbies Chasin Fun 365 Ask the Pros: What We'd Do Differently as Newbies | Fears, Mistakes & Must-Have Tools🎙️ Episode 7 – RV Newbies Ask the Pros: What We'd Do Differently as Newbies | Fears, Mistakes & Must-Have Tools In this episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, we're joined by Chuck & Val from Chasing Fun 365 — a couple gearing up for full-time RV life, two corgis in tow, and big dreams fueled by bourbon and spreadsheets. We talk gear, fears, must-have gadgets, and the scariest "Oh Boy" moments from life on the road. From planning their launch with a Brinkley G3250 and an F-450, to booking Fort Wilderness 600 days in advance (before even owning an RV!), Chuck & Val dive into their tra...
2025-05-2856 minRV Trash Talk6. RV Mail Mayhem, Medical Mishaps & 'Oh Boy' Maintenance Fails📬 In This Episode: 🏡 How We Handle Mail on the Road From UPS stores to Amazon Lockers to... Dad's feet in every mail photo Tips for general delivery, building relationships with mail services, and the pros/cons of Escapees and other forwarding services 💊 Healthcare on the Road Using GoodRx, telemed apps like 98.6, and MinuteClinics to treat issues on the move Military retirement perks: the difference between Tricare Prime vs. Tricare Select State residency hacks (looking at you, South Dakota 👀) and how it affects insurance Why CVS partnerships...
2025-05-2134 minRV Trash Talk5. RV Life Hacks & Hilarious Fails: Black Tanks, BBQs & Budget Friendly RV Adventures 🎙️ Episode 5 – Finding Fun on a Budget + Our Biggest "Oh Boy" RV Moments Welcome back to the RV Trash Talk Podcast, where the tanks are full, the drinks are poured, and the mistakes… well, we make 'em so you don't have to. In this episode, the crew dishes out their favorite budget-friendly apps, travel hacks, and low-cost activities to spice up life on the road — whether you're in Key West, the mountains, or moochdocking in the middle of nowhere. Then we dive into the good stuff: our latest "Oh Boy" RV moments — from burping black tanks a...
2025-05-1439 minRV Trash Talk4. How Full-Time RVers Find Their People + Puking at Sea, Heat Waves & Hurricane Prep🎙️ Episode 4 – Florida Heat, Hurricane Drama & How RVers Make Friends The RV Trash Talk crew is back with updates from across the country — and the Atlantic — sharing their wild stories from recent travels, wild storage fails, hurricane season in the Keys, European adventures, and how to stay social (or not) in RV life. 🚐 In This Episode: 🌞 Catch Up on the Crew's Whereabouts: Rob & Trish: Arizona's blazing September heat, trips to New York and North Carolina, and now enjoying Sedona Jim & Amy: Moochdocking in NC, beach time in Savannah, and surviving three hurricanes in the Florida Keys...
2025-04-3040 minRV Trash Talk3. Must-Have RV Apps, Lessons Learned & Best Unexpected Adventures from the RoadThe RV Trash Talk crew is back with a laugh-filled update on their summer adventures, road mishaps, favorite apps, and all the Oh Boy moments you could ask for. Whether it's getting sprayed by your own black tank, backing into sketchy gas stations, or finding surprisingly awesome bourbon tours — we've got stories you don't want to miss. 🚐 In This Episode: 💬 Catch up with the crew: Rob & Trish (@Living Like Nomads) hit Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier, and the Washington coast Jim & Amy (@The Vagabonds) road trip through Mackinac Island, Michigan's UP, and bourbon-trailin' in Kentuc...
2025-04-1651 minRV Trash Talk2. RV Life Hacks, Favorite Gear & Why Backing Up Is a Marriage TestIn this jam-packed episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, your favorite road warriors are back — sharing drinks, stories, and straight-up real talk from the wild world of full-time RV life. 🍷 What's on tap this week? The crew kicks things off by cracking open some drinks and catching up from across the country — from Colorado Springs to Alabama to the outskirts of Chicago. Whether it's box wine or craft whiskey, there's always a story behind the bottle. 🚐 Topics covered: The art (and frustration) of backing in big rigs Marriage-tested communication tactics (walkie tal...
2025-04-1642 minRV Trash Talk1. Welcome to RV Trash Talk! Meet the Hosts + Our Funniest RV StoriesWelcome to the debut episode of the RV Trash Talk Podcast, where the campfire's always crackling and no RV story is off-limits. Your hosts — Danny & Melissa (4 Simple Lives), Rob & Trish (Living Like Nomads), and Jim & Amy (The Vagabondz) — are diving into all things RV life, from wild campground stories to the journey of becoming certified RV techs. In this kickoff episode, you'll: Meet the full-time RVing crew and hear how it all started Get tips and laughs about RV maintenance (including a toilet spray disaster 😬) Hear tales of camp etiquette gone wrong...
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